I don’t know about you, but oftentimes in my class, we transition quickly from one lesson to the next. I was finding that we were missing a very powerful piece of our lesson: the reflection. To help kids make greater connections to our STEM activities, I created a batch of simple pamphlets so they could reflect on their learning, increase understanding and build critical thinking
First Grade STEM Activities
If your first graders constantly ask how and why things work, then they are ready for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)! These fun, hands-on STEM activities are just right for first grade. They’re the perfect compliment to our jam-packed STEM Challenge Bundle. First grade is a wonderful time to introduce STEM topics on a deeper level, beyond just simple experiment demonstrations, because students are ready
Valentine’s Day STEAM for Kids
Looking for easy to follow and engaging STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for kids this Valentine’s Day?! We’ve got you covered with 14 projects that are great to use as STEM centers, whole class activities, Makerspaces or homeschool activities. Grab the instant download HERE! What is STEAM? STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and math) are all the buzz in education. And for good reason! Thriving
DIY Smart Phone Projector
Wondering what to do with your overflowing recycling bin? This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There’s no stopping the possibilities in a simple cardboard box! Getting Ready To make our DIY smartphone projector, we grabbed: a small cardboard box (ours was 8 inches wide x 6 inches high x 12 inches long) a magnify glass or camera lens scissors,
50+ Genius STEM Activities for Kids
With a name like The STEM Laboratory, it’s no surprise that we’re obsessed about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities for kids. These 50+ STEM projects are sure to keep little scientists engaged, learning and well-prepared for their STEM-filled future. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Science Projects There are countless science experiments for kids but these 14 projects are our hands-down favorites! Make a mini model of
10 Coding Activities for Kids
Coding is the language programmers use to make technologies like computers and robots do what they need them to do. There are twelve popular varieties – one coding language for websites, another one for computers, another for Android apps… This post contains iTunes and Amazon affiliate links. Just like mastering French or Spanish, kids can learn how to communicate in coding languages too. Introduce kids to the concept of coding with
20 Teacher Approved iPad Apps for Kids
Preparing kids for the 21st century means exposing them to technology. And for many kids, that means spending some time on an iPad. With so many iPad apps on the market for kids these days, it can be hard to know which ones are age-appropriate and purposeful, so I went on a hunt to gather together my favorite 20, teacher-approved suggestions. This post contains iTunes